Technical Translation vs. Technical Translation by Industry Experts Shockingly, the vast majority of translators who work in technical translation do not have any technical or scientific background at all. So when vendors claim they specialize in technical translation, they generally mean that their translators have experience translating technical documents. This does not imply that those … Learn More
Lessons Learned Phrases used in one corner of the globe may in fact hold different meanings in others. The phrase “Latin Lover” may seem to be a fixed notion in places like America, but not necessarily in Latin cultures. Say the word gift in the U.S. and you might get a smile, but in Germany … Learn More
My niece had a bicycle made by a respected foreign manufacturer. It was a very nice, well made bike. One evening I was helping her take the bike apart to replace some worn out parts and opened up the “Assembly and Maintenance Manual” for some help. The instructions read: 1. Move out the old wheel. … Learn More
What is The GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an EU regulation that sets more stringent rules to improve data protection and privacy for all individuals residing within the European Union. GDPR was approved on 24 May 2016, and gives all organizations until 25 May 2018 to fully comply with the new legislation. Does … Learn More
Language Scientific Employee’s Google Art and Culture Portraits Over the last week Language Scientific employees have been working hard providing high quality translation services, but found some time to mix in a little bit of fun. We took a stab at finding our counterparts in the art world using Google’s Art and Culture App. Check out the results … Learn More
Perhaps the most frequent question we get asked is “What is the difference between Translation and Interpreting?” Many people use the terms interchangeably, which only increases the confusion, when in reality they are two distinct things that don’t need to be confusing at all. The single easiest way to explain their differences is that translation … Learn More
When tailoring your content to reach a global audience, sometimes translation is not enough. Language is filled with nuances, idioms and understood meanings that direct translations may not pick up. Transcreation may be your best option when customizing your message to reach an audience of a different language. What Is Transcreation? Transcreation (sometimes called creative … Learn More
We’ve all heard the expression “think globally, act locally,” but glocal is emerging as a powerful new concept that may determine success in this shrinking global economy. Glocal is a new term that comes from combining the words Global and Local. This new term Glocal stands for a few different concepts: 1. Global events become … Learn More
After over 40 years of negotiating, a single European patent system has been developed that makes protecting intellectual property (IP) easier, more efficient and cost effective. This new system will grant one patent to cover the 25 countries that are joining and endorsing the new system. This Unified European Patent system reduces translation requirements and maintenance … Learn More
The famous saying goes “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.” For many international products and services that first impression begins with the company or brand name. All cultures tout the importance of “protecting your good name.” Yet there are many anecdotes of famous, established brands that tanked in foreign markets … Learn More